M&D Operations Planning Intern - OVIP

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US Veteran transitioning from active service or active-duty Military Spouse new to corporate experience preferred

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About the Oracle Veteran Internship Program (OVIP):

Oracle is proud to sponsor an internship and integration program that exposes transitioning military veterans and active-duty Military Spouses new to the corporate culture, provides hands-on job-skill training and experience, and offers enhanced professional and personal development. At Oracle, we are committed to the development and professional growth of our veterans and military spouses. Our paid internship program is specifically designed to aid military veterans, transitioning servicemembers and active-duty military spouses new to the corporate sector in their transition to a career in the private or public sector.

Veterans and Military Spouses accepted into our program will work closely with corporate leadership, military veteran coaches and HR professionals to help prepare for a successful transition. Interns will engage in on-the-job training and professional development in fields such as information technology, technical/systems consulting, technical support, facilities, finance, human resources, logistics, marketing, sales or developmental training in sales or for customer support (as available).

US Veteran transitioning from active service or Military Spouse new to corporate experience preferred

Oracle Manufacturing and Distribution (M&D) is responsible for the global distribution of network and desktop hardware, software, and marketing materials to Oracle’s internal and external customers. The M&D team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services on time, while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the supply chain.

Role Overview
The Operations Planning Intern will focus on supporting purchasing and planning activities for Oracle Manufacturing and Distribution. This internship will involve working on the planning, procurement, and implementation of programs and processes that support M&D's global operations. The intern will be responsible for analyzing and improving procurement and supply chain activities, including managing key performance metrics, supporting program lifecycle activities, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of procurement and planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, procurement, and distribution activities for new and existing M&D programs and services, ensuring alignment with business goals and program roadmaps.
• Assist with evaluation and areas of purchasing, and sourcing strategies to meet customer demand and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage purchasing activities and vendor relationships, ensuring material availability and minimizing disruptions in the supply chain.
• Help define and implement procurement standards, procedures, and documentation, ensuring global consistency across regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional Operations, Supply Chain, to ensure alignment on program schedules, demand forecasts, and product availability.
• Analyze and optimize supply chain processes, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvements, and enhanced procurement efficiency.
• Support program management teams in prioritizing purchasing and planning activities to meet operational goals.
• Develop and maintain key performance metrics for purchasing and planning functions, tracking performance against set targets.
• Provide recommendations to management for process improvements to increase efficiency and global success in M&D operations.

Key Deliverables

• Support the implementation and coordination of global procurement and planning programs, ensuring all business requirements are met efficiently.
• Create detailed project plans for purchasing and planning activities, including timelines, scope, and key milestones.
• Analyze and document end-to-end processes, identifying opportunities for standardization and optimization.
• Develop and report on new or improved purchasing metrics to track the performance.
• Focus on simplifying and standardizing purchasing and planning processes across all global activities.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Relevant experience or interest in Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning, or Operations Management.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management, and forecasting is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage ambiguity.

US Veteran transitioning from active service or Military Spouse new to corporate experience preferred

About the Company:

For more than four decades, Oracle has delivered innovations that have helped build entire industries. We remain the gold standard as the world’s first autonomous database and industry’s broadest and deepest suite of AI-powered cloud applications. The following facts and figures highlight some of the many ways we continue to deliver innovations for our customers, partners, and communities. With annual revenue of US$57 billion in FY2025, Oracle is the world’s largest EHR implementation, serving more than 9.5 million beneficiaries spanning the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region; has 5 million registered members of Oracle’s customer and developer communities; and 469 independent user communities in 97 countries representing more than 1 million members.

Additional Information:

Hourly wage is $30 per hour. This is a 40 hour per week position